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From Transjakarta To The Kitchen: Indonesia’s CNG Push Targets The Ubiquitous 3-Kilogram Cylinder

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CNG is already used in Jakarta's Transjakarta bus fleet. Moving from urban transit fuel to household cooking fuel is a significant infrastructure and regulatory step.

Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN Affirm Cooperation Over Middle East

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Finance ministers and central bank chiefs agreed to strengthen coordination amid global uncertainties.

Singapore Moves AI Scam Defense From Individual Banks To System-Wide Detection

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Singapore's MAS, GovTech, and the Singapore Police Force are collaborating on AI-driven scam detection. Cross-sector data sharing is now a regulatory tool, not just a fintech concept.

USDPT Goes Live: Western Union Bets Stablecoin Rails On The Philippines Corridor

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Western Union's USDPT is not a crypto experiment. It is a regulated dollar instrument issued by a federally chartered bank, designed to cut settlement from days to seconds.

MOM Report: AI Augmenting Singapore Workers, Not Replacing Them

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Singapore's Tripartite Jobs Council brings together MOM, NTUC, and SNEF to coordinate AI workforce transition, backed by a SkillsFuture grant of up to S$150,000 per company.

FedEx Deepens Vietnam Commitment With Viettel Post Supply Chain Deal

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Vietnam's import-export turnover exceeded USD 930 billion in 2025. FedEx is deepening its infrastructure investment in the country through a national partnership with Viettel Post.

Thailand’s Diesel Historic High Recedes, But Structural Fund Deficit Deepens

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Thailand's legally required fuel reserves were raised from 25 days to 32 days by April 30, 2026, under emergency procurement directives issued as Hormuz disruptions deepened.

Japan Reviews Dual Pricing For Tourist Sites

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Experts are examining the impact of different rates for residents and inbound tourists.

How MAS Is Rethinking Crypto Asset Capital Rules For Banks

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The Basel standard barred USDC and USDT from favourable bank capital treatment. MAS is now proposing a conditional pathway for qualifying assets.

One Integration, Five Countries: The Architecture Challenge Behind Project Nexus

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One integration. Five countries. Near-instant cross-border transfers. Project Nexus has moved from blueprint to active engineering.
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